Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away ...

Typically, male birds have more vivid colours than females. As Charles Darwin first explained, the most colourful males are ...

Hidden layers of colour in the plumage of tanagers and some other songbirds explain what makes them so eye-catching ...

Hoatzins are known as a smelly bird. In fact, they're infamously referred to as one of the stinkiest animals to exist.

Most people choose pets with the idea of growing old alongside them. But what if your pet ends up outliving you? Among all animals kept as companions, birds especially parrots are known for their ...